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Take your flying to the next level with a tailwheel endorsement in Alabama. From grass strips to backcountry runways, Alabama’s tailwheel instructors and flight schools provide expert training to help you master conventional gear aircraft. Explore the listings below to find the right Alabama tailwheel training and sharpen your stick-and-rudder skills.
Blair Aero
Location: KGAD
Address: 185 Ira Gray Dr, Gadsden, Al 35904
Phone: 256-613-2303
Email: CLICK HERE
Website: http://flyblairaero.com
Description: Offering personalized tailwheel training in a classic Piper Cub—perfect for pilots looking to build confidence, sharpen stick-and-rudder skills, or earn their tailwheel endorsement. Training is tailored to your experience level and focuses on fundamentals that make a real difference: proper takeoff and landing technique, crosswind control, energy management, and overall aircraft handling. Whether you're transitioning from tricycle gear or just want to become a more precise pilot, this is hands-on, practical instruction in one of the best training platforms ever built.
I provide a relaxed, no-pressure environment with an emphasis on safety, proficiency, and real-world flying skills—not just checking a box.
✔ Tailwheel endorsements
✔ Refresher training
✔ Cub transition training
✔ Flexible scheduling
Based at KGAD, and I’m happy to travel to your aircraft or coordinate training at your home airport if needed. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to get on the schedule.
Birmingham Flight Center
Location: 4243 East Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
Contact: (205) 849-7722 | [email protected]
Website: http://bhmflightcenter.com
Overview: Part 61/141 flight school offering tailwheel training in an American Champion Decathlon. Tailwheel endorsement includes ~8 hours of dual instruction.
WaterWings Seaplane & Tailwheel Training Center
Location: Shelby County Airport, 265 Weather Vane Rd, Calera, AL 35040
Contact: (205) 651-7000 | [email protected]
Website: http://waterwings.com
Overview: Tailwheel and seaplane instruction in a 1939 Piper J-3 Cub and 2006 Super Decathlon. Training conducted on grass strips with experienced instructors.
CFI Dawson – Tailwheel Flight Training
Location: Birmingham, AL (Mobile Instruction at KBHM area)
Contact: via http://cfidawson.com
Website: http://cfidawson.com
Overview: Personalized tailwheel training in a 1946 Aeronca Champ. Offers a 3-day Tailwheel Endorsement Course (6 flight, 3 ground hours) plus discovery flights.
Executive Flight Center Location: 358 Bolling Road, Meridianville, AL 35759 (Madison County Exec Airport – KMDQ) Contact: (256) 828-1403 | [email protected] Website: http://executiveflightcenter.com Overview: Offers tailwheel training and aerobatics using Citabria and Decathlon aircraft. Training on paved runways, focused on endorsements and upset recovery.
Go Vertical Aviation
Location: 13365 AL-243 #M22, Russellville, AL 35654 (serving Muscle Shoals, Hamilton, and Tanner, AL)
Contact: (386) 435-9482 | [email protected]
Website: http://goverticalaviation.com
Overview: Provides tailwheel aircraft training, aerobatics, and upset recovery. Training available at multiple airports, using tailwheel-capable aircraft such as Decathlons.
